College Media Association
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The voice of college media and its advisers. collegemedia.org
reposted by
College Media Association
Student Press Law Center
about 17 hours ago
Executive Director Gary Green was featured in the @washingtonpost.com Press Freedom Partnership newsletter. Read here:
https://loom.ly/5cVaZxs
Thank you for highlighting the threats student journalists face and why strong legal support to defend them is crucial.
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‘It’s terrifying’: Student journalism is under fire
Washington Post Press Freedom Partnership Newsletter
https://s2.washingtonpost.com/camp-rw/?trackId=68c8a9a4a683e657a002396a&s=693a09815088dd01585e1366&
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Are you coming to the spring convention? Join us in New York City for hands-on training, fresh ideas and meaningful connection March 4-7. Registration is open now:
www.cmaconvention.org
26 days ago
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Wednesday is our Day of Giving! Be a student media superhero and donate to CMA. If you give at least $40, you’ll get a cool tote to show off your superhero status to the world:
cmaportal.memberclicks.net/2025-day-of-...
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
College Media Association
Student Press Law Center
2 months ago
Congratulations to the 2025 winners & finalists of our Courage Award! 🏆
https://loom.ly/SzbNgq4
We're proud to honor The Retrograde at UT-Dallas, alongside finalists at Central Washington University. They demonstrate the tenacity required to defend the
#FirstAmendment
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#studentjournalism
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UT-Dallas students win 2025 Courage Award for 'remarkable' stand for press freedom - Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center and the Associated Collegiate Press are proud to honor University of Texas-Dallas student journalists Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez and Maria Shaikh, along with the staff of The Retrograde, with the 2025 Reveille Seven Courage in Student Journalism Award.
https://splc.org/2025/11/ut-dallas-students-win-2025-courage-award-for-remarkable-stand-for-press-freedom/
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College Media Association
Student Press Law Center
2 months ago
🚨NEW: IU has reversed course to allow the Indiana Daily Student to print for the rest of the school year.
loom.ly/CQvO8gY
We have some things to say 🧵⤵️
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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS: IDS to continue printing after IU reverses course
Our next edition will hit the stands Nov. 20.
https://loom.ly/CQvO8gY
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College Media Association
Student Press Law Center
3 months ago
Following swift backlash to actions that undermined the
@idsnews.bsky.social
, IU Media School announced yesterday that a task force would "develop recommendations ensuring both the editorial independence and financial sustainability of student media at IU.”
splc.org/2025/10/splc...
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SPLC statement on IU’s student media task force - Student Press Law Center
“The Student Press Law Center welcomes any genuine effort by Indiana University to strengthen the editorial independence and financial sustainability of its student media. However, the announcement of...
https://splc.org/2025/10/splc-statement-on-ius-student-media-task-force/
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Congratulations to the Organizational Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.! All winners are now accessible on the CMA website.
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PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
https://www.collegemedia.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2025&month=09&day=24&id=10%3Apinnacle-award-winners-announced-at-mediafest&fbclid=IwY2xjawNfeZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtJm4QYT0GD8_G0JSjvSRCIRI3p6RyHabDAVIG065tHR86RbKTPsT4fxFUVH_aem_MPDax0Zeyz2yThuQfNptZQ
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Congratulations to the Sports and Features Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.! All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
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PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
https://www.collegemedia.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2025&month=09&day=24&id=10%3Apinnacle-award-winners-announced-at-mediafest&fbclid=IwY2xjawNfOs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlPUQoDHjZ9o5cwJowZFNgDLGMkXYp0q1p2aY40aWoNFF9bPINxDZs7f8Vmw_aem_eGPbIO0EINp26V3mIUSP5g
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Vince Filak
3 months ago
A Q and A of an extended interview with fired
@idsnews.bsky.social
media adviser Jim Rodenbush
dynamicsofwriting.com/2025/10/17/t...
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“This was never about money, and I think that their actions prove it.” A Q and A With Fired Indiana Daily Student Media Adviser Jim Rodenbush (Part I)
In the span of one week, the Indiana University attempted to censor the Indiana Daily Student newspaper, fired student media adviser Jim Rodenbush for not enforcing the censorship and killed the ID…
https://dynamicsofwriting.com/2025/10/17/this-was-never-about-money-and-i-think-that-their-actions-prove-it-a-q-and-a-with-fired-indiana-daily-student-media-adviser-jim-rodenbush-part-i/
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reposted by
College Media Association
The Poynter Institute
3 months ago
This week, Indiana University fired Indiana Daily Student adviser Jim Rodenbush in what appears to be a grapple for control over the pages of an upcoming print issue. The firing comes after years of tension between the university and its flagship student publication.
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
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At Indiana University, the journalism school forgot what journalism is for - Poynter
By firing the Indiana Daily Student’s adviser, IU showed how easily universities can seize control of the press they claim to support
https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2025/indiana-daily-student-ids-adviser-jim-rodenbush-fired/
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Congratulations to the Creative Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.! All winners in this category are now accessible on the CMA website. Stay tuned as we unveil the rest of the winners Friday.
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PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
https://cmaportal.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2025&month=09&day=24&id=10:pinnacle-award-winners-announced-at-mediafest
3 months ago
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Congratulations to the Advertising and General Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.! All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
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PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
https://www.collegemedia.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2025&month=09&day=24&id=10:pinnacle-award-winners-announced-at-mediafest
3 months ago
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In support of the Indiana Daily Student staff and adviser Jim Rodenbush, please share your thoughts about student media on this form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
3 months ago
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reposted by
College Media Association
Student Press Law Center
3 months ago
🚨 NEW: We filed an amicus brief joined by 55 student newsrooms and leaders to defend student speech rights. Learn more:
https://loom.ly/_aBsitk
The Stanford Daily's lawsuit challenges the use of immigration law to revoke international students' visas and deport them for protected speech.
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Congratulations to the News and Opinion Pinnacle Award winners just announced at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C.! All winners in these categories are now accessible on the CMA website.
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PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MEDIAFEST
https://www.collegemedia.org/index.php?option=com_dailyplanetblog&view=entry&year=2025&month=09&day=24&id=10%3Apinnacle-award-winners-announced-at-mediafest&fbclid=IwY2xjawNd7U1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvG1FUWKYNRZvM1Io0BjkbAF2v1g3yme5FnSzC32F2c1BFiXbvBb6pKlL-WB_aem_Dd8nu-st8EDZ8dUktX6FsA
3 months ago
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MediaFest25 starts today! Tag us in your photos
mediafest25.com
3 months ago
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It's almost here! MediaFest25 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
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reposted by
College Media Association
Society of Professional Journalists
3 months ago
🚨#MediaFest25 is just ONE week away! It’s not too late to join SPJ,
@collegemedia.bsky.social
and the Associated Collegiate Press Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. 🔗Register now:
mediafest25.com
Learn more about what's in store⬇️
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reposted by
College Media Association
Student Press Law Center
3 months ago
“Student journalism is the seedbed of our democracy.” — Gary Green At our State of the Student Press Briefing, SPLC reminded students they are not alone. Our Legal Hotline, resources and community are here to support them.
https://loom.ly/rk_FzRU
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Briefing highlights student courage, challenges - Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center and two courageous student journalists came together Sept. 16 for an important and timely conversation about the “unprecedented” moment in student media.
https://splc.org/2025/09/briefing-highlights-student-courage-challenges/
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Today's the day! Register now (Sept. 15) to meet the early-bird registration deadline for MediaFest25:
mediafest25.com
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https://mediafest25.com/
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Society of Professional Journalists
4 months ago
📢SPJ is excited to announce Jabin Botsford and Demetrius Freeman, Washington Post photojournalists and Margaret Talev, director of Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, as keynote speakers for
#MediaFest25
. Join us Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. You won't want to miss it!
bit.ly/3VP9Rec
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Have you booked your tickets to DC? Join us for MediaFest25 Oct. 15-18. It's the nation’s largest media convention for pros and college students:
mediafest25.com
4 months ago
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Stay tuned ... We will be announcing the finalists for the Pinnacle Awards starting tomorrow!
5 months ago
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Start making plans for D.C.! Registration is now open for MediaFest25 sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press, CMA and
@spj-posts.bsky.social
. Join us for the nation’s largest gathering of college media students and advisers Oct. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. Details:
mediafest25.com
6 months ago
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reposted by
College Media Association
Society of Professional Journalists
6 months ago
Registration is now open for
#MediaFest25
! Join SPJ,
@collegemedia.bsky.social
and Associated Collegiate Press in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18, for a unique and inspiring journalism convention experience, bringing together professional and student journalists.
mediafest25.com
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Due today! Make sure to get in your entries for the Pinnacle Awards.
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Pinnacle Awards - College Media Association
The Pinnacle College Media Awards are a national contest from College Media Association to recognize excellence in student-produced college media. The contest honors overall excellence in student work...
https://collegemedia.org/honors/student-contests/pinnacle-awards/
7 months ago
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Deadline approaching! Entries for the Pinnacle Awards are due June 17.
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Pinnacle Awards - College Media Association
The Pinnacle College Media Awards are a national contest from College Media Association to recognize excellence in student-produced college media. The contest honors overall excellence in student work...
https://collegemedia.org/honors/student-contests/pinnacle-awards/
7 months ago
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Attention advisers: The CMA Adviser Awards and Hall of Fame nomination deadline has been extended! You now have until midnight ET on Friday, May 30, to submit your nominations. Take some time to nominate a deserving CMA member for one of our most prestigious awards.
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Adviser Awards - College Media Association
Application for Emerging (Honor Roll) and Distinguished Adviser Award Application for Adviser Awards OTHER than Emerging/Distinguished or Hall of Fame Apply for Hall of Fame Recommend a member for an ...
https://collegemedia.org/honors/adviser-awards/
8 months ago
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reposted by
College Media Association
Freedom of the Press Foundation
8 months ago
Columbia needs to cease its investigations into student journalists, expunge their records and respect students' free press rights. Read the letter from
@freedom.press
and other press freedom and free speech organizations:
splc.org/2025/05/coal...
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reposted by
College Media Association
Student Press Law Center
8 months ago
NEW: SPLC and 18 other organizations write to
@columbiauniversity.bsky.social
and
@barnard-college.bsky.social
expressing deep concern over their recent treatment of student journalists. Read the letter ➡️
splc.org/2025/05/coal...
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🚨 Confab alert 🚨 Assess for Success: A Discussion and Deep Dive into Campus Media. Coming this Wednesday!
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Assess for Success: A Discussion and Deep Dive into Campus Media Assessment - College Media Association
Join us as two veteran advisers explore a variety of methods for conducting meaningful assessment of college media organizations. The discussion will include how we can use assessment to move our orga...
https://collegemedia.org/assess-for-success-a-discussion-and-deep-dive-into-campus-media-assessment/
8 months ago
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reposted by
College Media Association
Freedom of the Press Foundation
8 months ago
Under Trump, student journalism is ‘trial by fire,’ reporters say Read more in this
@poynterinstitute.bsky.social
story by
@liamjscott.bsky.social
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Under Trump, student journalism is ‘trial by fire,’ reporters say - Poynter
The country’s youngest journalists are on the front lines of one of the biggest news stories
https://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2025/student-journalism-press-freedom-trump-administration/
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Don't miss these deadlines! Adviser Awards are due May 23. Pinnacle Awards are due June 17.
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CMA awards season is officially here! Time to prepare your Pinnacle entries and Adviser Award nominations! - College Media Association
Pinnacle Awards CMA is now accepting entries for the 2025 Pinnacle Awards recognizing organizational and individual excellence in student-produced college media.Organizational awards honor the top two...
https://collegemedia.org/cma-awards-season-is-officially-here-time-to-prepare-your-pinnacle-entries-and-adviser-award-nominations/
8 months ago
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🚨 Deadline tomorrow 🚨 CMA is offering a three-part advanced training in student media business operations. "Getting Down to Business" sessions will be held at 5 p.m. EST on May 13, 20 and 27. Cost: $150 members, $300 non-members Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 7.
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Let's Get Down to Business: Summer Training in 3 Sessions - College Media Association
Training Dates: Tuesdays, May 13, 20 and 27, at 5 p.m. ET By popular demand, CMA is excited to offer our members a three-part advanced training in student media business operations. “Getting Down to B...
https://collegemedia.org/lets-get-down-to-business.../
8 months ago
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reposted by
College Media Association
Student Press Law Center
8 months ago
This
#WorldPressFreedomDay
and always, we stand with Rumeysa Ozturk and all student journalists and contributors who face intimidation for their work.
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